ART of Canyoneering

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Topics covered in the workshop:

canyon topography and rating systems review
advanced knots and hitches for rope, cord and webbing
efficient movement, climbing and stemming
efficient rope deployment
single-point and multi-point anchors
appropriate use of friction and sequencing for marginal anchors
single-rope and twin-rope rigging systems
importance and proper use of contingency rigging
static and dynamic courtesy rigging
guided rappels and redirects
specialized rappelling and belaying techniques
ascending and transitions
tandem and simul rappels
pothole escape techniques
problem-solving strategies
tips and tricks from Rich's 40+ years canyoneering

Testimonials

“In all my years of guiding I’ve learned to use many varied anchor systems. In just one day of the course I learned three new and efficient ones specially adapted to canyoneering.”

“Super helpful class – I learned a lot of rappelling and rappel set up techniques that I can’t wait to use on my next trip. In the meantime, I have A LOT to practice.”

“Thanks Rich for a fun packed two days of great canyoneering training. New methods, new tricks, new tool, the Totem.”

“Every canyoneering guide in the U.S. – and the overwhelming majority of recreational canyoneers – have learned from or have learned from someone who learned from Rich Carlson.”

“I wanted to thank you again for the course on technical canyoneering last weekend. It truly was a great course and I am very glad I took it. I learned so much that I think I went into information-overload. So I tried to focus on the main principles you…